A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying the 20th group of low-orbit internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in South China's Hainan Province, March 13, 2026. The rocket lifted off at 3:48 a.m. (Beijing Time) and successfully placed the payloads, the 20th group of low-orbit internet satellites, into preset orbit. (Photo: Xinhua)

Toronto police work at the scene of a shooting incident in Toronto, Canada, on March 10, 2026. Toronto police said Tuesday they are investigating a shooting incident targeting the US consulate in the largest city in Canada. No injuries were reported, police said, adding that they did not have information on a suspect. (Photo: Xinhua)

A drone photo shows people watching dragon dance during a traditional temple procession in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, March 9, 2026. The temple procession is a century-old folk event held here annually. (Photo: Xinhua)

A fire breaks out on a Thai cargo ship after it was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, 2026. A Thai cargo ship came under attack on Wednesday while sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, said the Royal Thai Navy. So far, 20 crew members have been rescued and taken to Oman for settlement. (Photo: Xinhua)

People attend a mass rally to mark International Quds Day in Tehran, capital of Iran, March 13, 2026. People across Iran on Friday took to the streets to mark International Quds Day, an annual event expressing support for Palestinians and condemnation of Israeli actions. (Photo: Xinhua)

The illuminated VW logo is seen on the power plant building at the headquarters of German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) during sunset in Wolfsburg, central Germany. Volkswagen said on March 10, 2026 that it would cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as its profit slid to its lowest level since 2016. (Photo: AFP)

A farmer plows a field in Yangquan Town of Changning City, Central China's Hunan Province, March 13, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on March 10, 2026 shows maintenance workers checking the ±800 kV ultra-high voltage (UHV) Jintang Line by the Yangtze River in Zongyang County of Tongling City, East China's Anhui Province. (Photo: Xinhua)

A visitor interacts with a robotic dog during the 2026 Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE2026) in East China's Shanghai, March 12, 2026. The AWE2026 kicked off in Shanghai on Thursday. More than 1,200 enterprises from all over the world gathered at the expo to showcase their latest innovations. (Photo: Xinhua)

People watch their floats going down a stream to celebrate the arrival of spring in Ljubljana, Slovenia, March 11, 2026. According to the Slovenian old calendar, March 12 marks the start of spring. It is a local tradition to send off floats downstream on March 11 to celebrate spring's arrival. (Photo: Xinhua)